72 m. ago Opinion | America’s withered defense industrial base urgently needs ramping up

Opinion | America’s withered defense industrial base urgently needs ramping up  The Washington Post

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1 hour ago Meet the first batch of VCs set to judge Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Startup Battlefield 200 is the crown jewel of TechCrunch Disrupt. From thousands of applicants, only the top 20 will take the Stage at Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29, San Francisco) to pitch their vision to panels of top-tier VCs in front of a live audience. Every contender is chasing game-changing impact — and we’re here for the drama, the breakthroughs, and the big reveals.

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3 h. ago Virginia school districts support for transgender students' rights in governor's race spotlight

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Winsome Earle-Sears and Abigail Spanberger clash over Loudon County's transgender student policy as Justice Department threatens funding cuts

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3 h. ago Deadly bar trend endangers college town, tourist hot spot: how to stay safe

An expert shares safety tips to prevent drink spiking incidents at Nashville bars and clubs and in college settings, emphasizing situational awareness.

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3 h. ago NATO defense minister signals ‘absolute distrust’ that Putin wants any peace deal ahead of Trump summit

European leaders wait to see if President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and "severe consequences" will be enough to convince him to pursue real peace negotiations with Ukraine.

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4 h. ago Washington Commanders rookie labeled NFL’s top fantasy sleeper

Washington Commanders rookie labeled NFL’s top fantasy sleeper  Sports Illustrated

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6 h. ago How Ambitious Democratic Governors Are Navigating Trump’s Redistricting War

Some have emerged as a front line against Trump’s push to grab more seats in Congress, putting the issue at the center of their party’s politics. Others are ceding the spotlight.

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6 h. ago Trump is targeting nonviolent and legal immigrants. Americans are starting to notice

Trump's immigration policies shift focus from criminals to law-abiding immigrants, affecting DACA recipients, asylum seekers, and families as ICE detention practices change.

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7 h. ago San Francisco accepts $3.4 million to expand immigration defense unit

San Francisco accepts $3.4 million to expand immigration defense unit  Philanthropy News Digest

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8 h. ago What makes 'life' so hard to define? A developmental biologist weighs in

In this Back To School episode we consider the "List of Life": the criteria that define what it is to be a living thing. Some are easy calls: A kitten is alive. A grain of salt is not.But what about the tricky cases, like a virus? Or, more importantly, what about futuristic android robots?As part of our Black History Month celebration, developmental biologist Crystal Rogers and Short Wave co-host Regina G. Barber dig into what makes something alive, and wade into a Star-Trek-themed debate.Listen to Short Wave on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Is there something you'd like us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.

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11 h. ago Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator fund receives $2 million for startups

Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator fund receives $2 million for startups  Philanthropy News Digest

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12 h. ago WATCH: Federal agents spotted near Gov. Newsom event in Los Angeles

Federal agents were spotted arriving in the Little Tokyo area of LA at the same time California Gov. Newsom was in the neighborhood to talk about the redrawing of California's congressional maps.

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12 h. ago Video Federal agents spotted near Gov. Newsom event in Los Angeles

Video Federal agents spotted near Gov. Newsom event in Los Angeles  ABC News

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13 h. ago First signs of changing leaves spotted in Alaska as seasonal shift begins

First signs of changing leaves spotted in Alaska as seasonal shift begins  FOX Weather

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13 h. ago Browns rookie Quinshon Judkins avoids charges in alleged Florida domestic dispute

Prosecutors have dropped a criminal case against Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins that stemmed from an incident in Florida.

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14 h. ago Washington State won’t announce starting QB before season opener

Washington State won’t announce starting QB before season opener  The Seattle Times

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14 h. ago Sam Darnold And The Starting Offense & Other Things Watch In The Seahawks' Second Preseason Game vs. Kansas City

Sam Darnold And The Starting Offense & Other Things Watch In The Seahawks' Second Preseason Game vs. Kansas City  Seattle Seahawks

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14 h. ago Olympic Club will keep S.F. in national golf spotlight, even without U.S. Open

Olympic Club will keep S.F. in national golf spotlight, even without U.S. Open  San Francisco Chronicle

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14 h. ago Taylor Swift Celebrates Announcing The Life Of A Showgirl With Besties! Her Night Out In NYC!

Taylor Swift is celebrating the announcement of her forthcoming 12th album that basically broke the internet! After announcing the October 3 album The Life of a Showgirl on Wednesday, the 35-year-old was spotted in NYC having dinner with some pals. According to a source for PageSix, she arrived at hotspot Casa Cipriani while hiding behind [...] Read More... The post Taylor Swift Celebrates Announcing <i>The Life Of A Showgirl</i> With Besties! Her Night Out In NYC! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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15 h. ago Crime ‘hot spots’ targeted, encampments cleared, as feds expand D.C. push

Crime ‘hot spots’ targeted, encampments cleared, as feds expand D.C. push  The Washington Post

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